Shared Frame Actuator for Multi-Aperture Lens Focus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera lens systems with multiple lens assemblies require separate actuators and frames for each assembly to change focus, consuming power and space, which is inefficient and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A shared frame and actuator system that maintains multiple optical element assemblies in a fixed spatial arrangement, allowing the actuator to change the shared frame's position to adjust focus settings for all assemblies simultaneously, reducing power consumption and space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate actuators and frames are used for each lens assembly to change focus, then each lens assembly can be adjusted independently, but power consumption and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate actuators and frames into a single shared actuator and shared frame that controls multiple lens assemblies simultaneously. This merging approach reduces the total number of components, thereby decreasing power consumption and space requirements while maintaining the ability to adjust focus settings for all lens assemblies in coordination
2Ease of operation
If separate actuators and frames are used for each lens assembly, then each assembly can be controlled independently, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate control systems into a unified shared frame and actuator mechanism. This single integrated structure replaces multiple discrete components, reducing device complexity and the number of parts while enabling coordinated control of multiple lens assemblies through a common control interface
3Ease of operation
If separate actuators and frames are used for each lens assembly, then individual adjustment is possible, but space requirements in the enclosure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple separate actuator and frame structures into a single shared frame and actuator system that accommodates multiple lens assemblies. This integration dramatically reduces the total volume occupied by focus adjustment mechanisms within the camera lens enclosure, creating a more compact overall design
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables efficient and compact focus adjustment across multiple lens assemblies, allowing for the same image focus at different positions with varying energy requirements, while minimizing space and power usage.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of optical element assemblies configured to focus light
Data Source
AI summary
Devices and methods for providing multi-aperture lens functionality are provided. In one example, a device is provided that comprises a plurality of optical element assemblies configured to focus light. The device also includes a shared frame coupled to each of the plurality of optical element assemblies and configured to maintain the plurality of optical element assemblies in a fixed spatial arrangement. A position of the shared frame corresponds to a focus setting of the device. The device also comprises an actuator coupled to the shared frame and configured to cause a change in the position of the shared frame corresponding to a change in the focus setting of the device. The change in the position of the shared frame causes the plurality of optical element assemblies to be configured in the changed focus setting of the device.